Join us as we celebrate the collection of cultures that are part of our campus, community,
and world.

Globalization VideoSponsored by the Globalization InitiativeTuesday, April 10 at 11am in IRC 104Ferris State University is working to help students understand the importance of globalization
by integrating it into instruction in the classroom. Come view part of the documentary
that chronicles this effort.

American HandshakeSponsored by the International Student OrganizationTuesday, April 10 at 11am in IRC 109A handshake can tell you a lot about a person, but what can it tell you about a culture?
Come join the International Student Organization in exploring how greetings vary from country to country. Find
out what international students thought the first time you said "hello" and how your
words and gestures are interpreted by others.

Taste of AsiaSponsored by the Asian Student Organization and the Office of Multicultural Student
ServicesTuesday, April 10 at 6pm in IRC 104You are invited to attend the Asian Student Organization's Mixer! The event will include
a potluck (bring a dish to pass), crafts & games, and fellowship with fellow students.

Wines Around the WorldSponsored by the Blue Cow Cafe Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30pm at the Blue Cow Cafe in downtown Big RapidsJoin us at the Blue Cow Café to for a tasting of Wines Around the World. Wines from
each continent will be featured with appetizers paired with each sample. You must
be 21 or over to purchase tickets for this event. The ticket price is $30.00 and can
be purchased at the Office of International Education IRC 134 or the Blue Cow Cafe
in downtown Big Rapids.

Lost in Afghanistan: America's Political and Military DilemmaSponsored by the Center for Global Studies and EngagementThursday, April 12 at 11am in IRC 121Jack Segal, U.S. State Department Speaker, has been actively involved in American foreign policy
for decades. For eight years, he was the senior political adviser to the NATO commander overseeing the Afghanistan conflict. This presentation will seek to define how the US-led military and political campaign went astray in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan. It will review briefly some of the key turning points in the campaign: the expansion of the
NATO-led military effort, the assessment of General McChrystal, a series of fraudulent Afghan elections, the resurgence
of the Taliban and "warlordism", the discouraging outcome of the US military "surge"
of 2009-12 and the subsequent reversion from counterinsurgency to counter-terrorism
as the fundamental strategy.

Global ReflectionsSponsored by the Globalization Initiative and NAACP Ferris ChapterThursday, April 12 at 6pm in BUS 111Join us with Dr. Norman Sauer from Michigan State University as we reflect on "We
may not be who we think we are: The role of human diversity in understanding human
races.

The 1st Annual Intercollege WorldQuest CompetitionSponsored by the Center for Global Studies and EngagementFriday, April 13 at 6:30pm in the Rankin Center Dome RoomEver wonder how much your professors and College Deans know about World Affairs. If
so, then this event is for you. Come watch some of Ferris' finest match wits on topics
such as current affairs, world leaders, geography, recent history, flags, international
organizations, countries, regions, the world economy, culture, religion, and more.

24th Annual International Festival of CulturesSponsored by the Presidents' Office Sunday, April 15 at 1pm held in the IRC buildingDelicious food, unique dance steps and diverse music are just a few features of the
24th Annual International Festival of Cultures. The Festival will be held from 1 to
5 p.m. Sunday, April 15. The signature international event of the year, it provides
a platform for the University's international students, faculty and staff to create
an environment for learning about different cultures through food, entertainment,
crafts, and more. Open to the campus and public, the festival is an opportunity to
experience the international flavors Big Rapids has to offer.

Children's Poster Contest Winners RevealedSponsored by the Center for Global Studies and EngagementSunday, April 15 at 1pm presented in the IRC buildingEach year, the Office of International Education asks students from the local elementary
schools to design a poster based on our International Festival Theme. Stop by the
International Festival to see who won!